oe tuning obd2 flash
08-02-2011, 08:46 PM
#11
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: So. Cal (SFV)
Posts: 17,508
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
the more you read the more consistencies you will read about with different companies (on various car forums). Reading thru/between all the fan boy posts and propaganda, you'll come to find which tuning company bests suits your wants and needs...GL with your research and please keep us posted on what you decide...
08-03-2011, 07:40 AM
#12
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Monaco Blue 535i Sport/Premium Package
the more you read the more consistencies you will read about with different companies (on various car forums). Reading thru/between all the fan boy posts and propaganda, you'll come to find which tuning company bests suits your wants and needs...GL with your research and please keep us posted on what you decide...
08-03-2011, 08:08 AM
#13
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: So. Cal (SFV)
Posts: 17,508
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
If you have post 29.2 you most likely have tuner detection software. That being said, you can purchase a hand held obd scanner which allows you to delete any tuner codes that could void your warranty prior to bringing your car in for service. Most flashes are marketed as being "invisible" (note I said flashes not piggybacks). A BT scan tool or the BMW scan tool is pretty inexpensive and for peace of mind sake is a good investment if you are going to install a flash or piggyback.
BT scanner: http://www.burgertun...om/scanner.html
BMS scanner: http://burgertuning....ol_for_BMW.html
again, GL with your decision...
not sure if GIAC ever released their hand held switcher which would allow you to swtich from tune to stock maps..but I think ess also offers a device like that also...I'm not sure if either also offer code deletion, but that would be great if they did....
08-03-2011, 12:20 PM
#14
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Monaco Blue 535i Sport/Premium Package
earlier software versions do not have tuner detection pre 29.2 version (you'd have to scan your car to find out.) If your e60 is pre 3/2008 build and has never been updated/flashed by your dealer there is a good chance you have pre 29.2 software.
If you have post 29.2 you most likely have tuner detection software. That being said, you can purchase a hand held obd scanner which allows you to delete any tuner codes that could void your warranty prior to bringing your car in for service. Most flashes are marketed as being "invisible" (note I said flashes not piggybacks). A BT scan tool or the BMW scan tool is pretty inexpensive and for peace of mind sake is a good investment if you are going to install a flash or piggyback.
BT scanner: http://www.burgertun...om/scanner.html
BMS scanner: http://burgertuning....ol_for_BMW.html
again, GL with your decision...
not sure if GIAC ever released their hand held switcher which would allow you to swtich from tune to stock maps..but I think ess also offers a device like that also...I'm not sure if either also offer code deletion, but that would be great if they did....
If you have post 29.2 you most likely have tuner detection software. That being said, you can purchase a hand held obd scanner which allows you to delete any tuner codes that could void your warranty prior to bringing your car in for service. Most flashes are marketed as being "invisible" (note I said flashes not piggybacks). A BT scan tool or the BMW scan tool is pretty inexpensive and for peace of mind sake is a good investment if you are going to install a flash or piggyback.
BT scanner: http://www.burgertun...om/scanner.html
BMS scanner: http://burgertuning....ol_for_BMW.html
again, GL with your decision...
not sure if GIAC ever released their hand held switcher which would allow you to swtich from tune to stock maps..but I think ess also offers a device like that also...I'm not sure if either also offer code deletion, but that would be great if they did....
the bummer with all this is that after i flash it back to stock then i have to bring it to the tuner again...
i've been told that "some" dealerships might be okay with this mod. i read that on a tuners site. i believe it was singh autosport that claimed that.
08-03-2011, 01:58 PM
#15
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: So. Cal (SFV)
Posts: 17,508
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
which is why a hand held flasher like ess and/or giac would be your best bet, so you can switch to stock maps when you go in for service, they reload your flash when you get it back. again, most will promote their flashes as invisible, but why take a chance.
08-03-2011, 05:42 PM
#16
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 5,701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2009 Alpine White e92 M3
glad you liked the Singh tune!
have you read reviews for oe tuning?? i wouldn't recommend going to them coz of some issues they had recently..
i just did a tune last week, took out my bms powerbox as well.. nothing to aggressive about 18-20hp..but for your car it will gain about 60-70 hp...
did it through this low key tuners here in LA
check his website out: singh autosport
really happy with them and pm me if you have any other further questions
i just did a tune last week, took out my bms powerbox as well.. nothing to aggressive about 18-20hp..but for your car it will gain about 60-70 hp...
did it through this low key tuners here in LA
check his website out: singh autosport
really happy with them and pm me if you have any other further questions
08-03-2011, 05:43 PM
#17
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Monaco Blue 535i Sport/Premium Package
08-03-2011, 06:11 PM
#18
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 5,701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2009 Alpine White e92 M3
In my own experience, Jags is a straight up guy no flashy, BS advertisement. I've been running his tune for about 2 years now and never had a single problem. I really felt the gain when the dealer had to reflash my ECU back to stock because of a recall. I felt like I lost about 20-30 hp and half of the fun driving the car.
Good luck with your decision!
Good luck with your decision!
08-03-2011, 06:29 PM
#19
Senior Members
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: los angeles
Posts: 1,585
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
08-03-2011, 07:44 PM
#20
Senior Members
Join Date: May 2009
Location: ct
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: alpine white 535 E61
Model Year: 08
Flash tune wise I like Cobb . It cost more but you get a bit more. First you do it yourself , you can read codes. It's easy to update to new maps cuz theyre always working on getting it better. And it has resale value. Just my 2 cents.